Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Tomato-Kothimeera Pachadi/ Thakkali Kothamalli Chutney - A simple yet flavorful chutney that tastes awesome with any breakfast dish, especially idli, dosa, pesarattu. It is tangy and wee bit sweet and tastes best when eaten fresh or the same day.

Sunday, 18 January 2015

Sakkarai Pongal/ Sweet Pongal/Sarkarai Pongal - An authentic South Indian sweet prepared during the harvest festival of Pongal/Sankranthi. It is also prepared in temples as naivedyam or prasadam. Pongal is made with rice, lentils and jaggery and flavored with cardamom and ghee.. absolutely delicious!!

The color of the pongal depends on the jaggery used. I have used normal jaggery. If you need a darker shade, then use Paagu vellam.

Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Pesarattu - a popular breakfast dish from Andhra. It is a more healthier version of dosa as it is prepared with whole green gram. Pesarattu with upma is a popular combo and is taken both at breakfast and as a snack. It is typically served with ginger, coconut or onion chutney.